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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
But the cost of that 5.5mm svelte design could come at the cost of symmetry on the base of the phone.
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The latter comes in at 6,000 mAh, an impressive number given the svelte design and expansive camera hardware.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The slender abode is a svelte 10-feet wide (and 60-feet long).
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Right tackle Garrett DiGiorgio, now a relatively svelte 320 pounds, reported losing 11 pounds of fat and gaining seven pounds of muscle.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The latter comes in at 6,000 mAh, an impressive number given the svelte design and expansive camera hardware.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The slender abode is a svelte 10-feet wide (and 60-feet long).
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Right tackle Garrett DiGiorgio, now a relatively svelte 320 pounds, reported losing 11 pounds of fat and gaining seven pounds of muscle.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
Adjective
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The teens proceeded to go skinny dipping, and upon emerging from the water, Abdela was freezing.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Dyson has officially unveiled its skinniest vacuum yet: the new PencilVac, which measures just 38mm in diameter.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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With its sky-high housing and living costs and its large and sophisticated workforce and population, the minimum wage that Albany dictates for the state will always be far too low to guarantee city workers a decent living.—
Paul Sonn,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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Contemporary neutral hues in the fabrics and wood veneer are contrasted with deep olive-juniper accents, dark Emperador marble, and antiqued metalwork, creating a calming and sophisticated atmosphere.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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McMillan also needs to continue working with Carolina’s strength staff, because his lower body has always been slender and could impact his physical ceiling.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The slender figures wear precious garments, enhanced with cabochons and pearls, and adorned with ornaments.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The graceful bridge overlooking the water lily ponds has been the setting of thousands of group photos over the years.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Trying to please everyone Trying to please everyone becomes the fastest way to dilute your value and spread it thin.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The second day of the Roots Picnic was indeed much smoother.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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On the palate, a warm, smooth texture that balances beautifully with its off-dry character.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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By contrast, Ono’s tentative UF contract is notably leaner — and stricter.—
Garrett Shanley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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However, what the study suggests is that this struggle has just gotten leaner and meaner – with a rise of 5.8% in unemployment for new college grads, and similar other harbingers of doom for Gen Z as a labor force.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Candace is more determined than ever to finally bust her little brothers, while their pet platypus, Perry, continues to lead a double life as the suave Agent P. on a mission is to thwart evil.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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The bear and his human family head to South America to visit, discover Lucy has gone missing and go to find her, running into a shady singing nun (Olivia Colman) and a suave boat captain (Antonio Banderas) obsessed with finding El Dorado.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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